Three Arrested in Hathras for Alleged Gambling, ₹1,650 and Cards Recovered

Hathras: Sadabad police have arrested three accused for allegedly gambling and recovered ₹1,650 in cash and a pack of 52 playing cards from their possession. The action was taken as part of a campaign being conducted in the district to curb gambling and betting.

Police said a case has been registered against all three accused under the Gambling Act, and necessary legal action has been initiated. According to the police, the campaign was being conducted on the orders of Hathras Superintendent of Police Chiranjiv Nath Sinha on 28 October 2026 to prevent gambling and betting activities.

The action was carried out by Sadabad police on the direction of the Additional Superintendent of Police and under the supervision of the Circle Officer, Sadabad. Police said the team acted on information received from an informer.

The police team conducted a raid on an unpaved road near Madnai Cut, located off Raya Road. Three people were arrested from the spot while they were allegedly gambling by placing bets on winning and losing.

The arrested accused have been identified as Pankaj, son of Jagdish Prasad; Ravi Kumar, son of Ramveer Singh; and Brihma, son of Bharat Singh. All three are residents of village Madnai, Sadabad police station area, Hathras district.

Police said ₹1,650 in cash and 52 playing cards were recovered from the accused. A case has been registered at Sadabad police station under case crime number 448/2026 and Section 13 of the Gambling Act.

The police team involved in the action included Sadabad police station Station House Officer Vijay Singh and his team.